Best Sellers in Books
Discover the most popular and best selling products in Books based on sales

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website
Catalogs & Directories - Billy the Kid

Description

Book Synopsis: A central character in legends and histories of the Old West, Billy the Kid rivals such western icons as Jesse James and General George Armstrong Custer for the number of books and movies his brief, violent life inspired. Billy the Kid: A Reader’s Guide introduces readers to the most significant of these written and filmed works. Compiled and written by a respected historian of the Old West and author of a masterful new biography of Billy the Kid, this reader’s guide includes summaries and evaluations of biographies, histories, novels, and movies, as well as archival sources and research collections. Surveying newspaper articles, books, pamphlets, essays, and book chapters, Richard W. Etulain traces the shifting views of Billy the Kid from his own era to the present. Etulain’s discussion of novels and movies reveals a similar shift, even as it points out both the historical inaccuracies and the literary and cinematic achievements of these works. A brief section on the authentic and supposed photographs of the Kid demonstrates the difficulties specialists and collectors have encountered in locating dependable photographic sources. This discerning overview will guide readers through the plethora of words and images generated by Billy the Kid’s life and legend over more than a century. It will prove invaluable to those interested in the demigods of the Old West—and in the ever-changing cultural landscape in which they appear to us.

Details

Discover the fascinating and infamous life of Billy the Kid with our captivating book, Billy the Kid: A Reader’s Guide. As a central figure in the legends and histories of the Old West, Billy the Kid continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Our reader's guide, compiled and written by a respected historian of the Old West, offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the most significant written and filmed works about Billy the Kid.

With detailed summaries and evaluations of biographies, histories, novels, and movies, as well as access to archival sources and research collections, our reader's guide provides a thorough understanding of Billy the Kid's life and ever-evolving legacy. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a lover of western tales, this guide is a must-have addition to your collection.

Uncover the shifting views of Billy the Kid from his own era to the present as you delve into newspaper articles, books, pamphlets, essays, and book chapters meticulously compiled by Richard W. Etulain, the author of a masterful new biography of Billy the Kid. Explore the historical inaccuracies, but also appreciate the literary and cinematic achievements of novels and movies inspired by this iconic figure.

Furthermore, our guide includes a fascinating section dedicated to examining the authentic and supposed photographs of Billy the Kid. Join the specialists and collectors in their search for dependable photographic sources and unravel the mysteries surrounding the Kid's visual representation.

Take a journey through more than a century of words and images generated by the life and legend of Billy the Kid with our discerning overview. Immerse yourself in the intriguing demigods of the Old West while gaining insights into the ever-changing cultural landscape that has shaped their perception. Don't miss out on this invaluable resource for all enthusiasts of Billy the Kid and the captivating allure of the Wild West.

Get your copy of Billy the Kid: A Reader's Guide now!

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website